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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,029.06, 725,905.50 and 296,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,029.06, 725,905.50 and 296,584.30 is: 409,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,029.06 : 725,905.50 = 296,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,029.06/725,905.50 = 296,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,029.06x = 725,905.50 × 296,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,029.06x = 215,292,174,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,292,174,583.65/526,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,278.10

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